Google , with Kairos Power, has selected Tennessee as the site of an advanced nuclear power plant that is expected to supply electricity to the Big Tech company's data centers in the U.S. southeast starting in 2030, the companies said on Monday.

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This week's Undercovered Dozen spotlights 12 lesser-known stocks and ETFs, offering unique investment opportunities across gold, biotech, income, and tech sectors. B2Gold and Vertex Pharmaceuticals stand out as strong buys, driven by robust fundamentals, sector leadership, and clear growth catalysts for 2025 and beyond. Caution is urged on popular income-focused ETFs like SPYI and ULTY, as structural flaws and capped upside may limit long-term wealth compounding.

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Chevron & Exxon Near Landmark Deal to Unlock Algeria's Gas Reserves — Positive

CVX  XOM   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

CVX and Exxon Mobil approach major shale gas deals in Algeria, aiming to boost output, strengthen Europe's energy security and expand global influence.

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AEVA Collapses 59% in a Month - Too Speculative to Hold Now? — Negative

AEVA   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

Aeva Technologies reels from steep losses and fierce competition as its fragile finances cast doubt on future growth.

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4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Bank on as Consumer Sentiment Plummets — Neutral

DEO  FTS  NJR  OGS   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

As consumer sentiment weakens and inflation fears grow, Fortis, NJR, ONE Gas and Diageo emerge as attractive low-beta, dividend-paying plays.

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Bank of America Securities has updated its outlook on UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), maintaining a ‘Neutral' rating while raising its price target to $325 from $290.

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Novo Nordisk said it now offers cash-paying U.S. patients its blockbuster diabetes treatment Ozempic for less than half its monthly list price through multiple platforms. Patients can pay $499 in cash per month for three dose sizes of Ozempic through the drug's official website, Novo Nordisk's patient assistance program, the company's recently launched direct-to-consumer online pharmacy and drug savings company GoodRx, among other platforms.

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August 18, 2025 - TheNewswire - British Columbia – Cameo Resources Inc. (CSE: MEO ) (FSE: Z88) (“ Cameo ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce results from the recent site visit to the Katoro Gold Properties (the “ Property ”), located in the Geita region of the Lake Victoria Goldfields of Tanzania . The Properties cover 12.52 square kilometers situated within the prospective Sukumaland Greenstone Belt within the Lake Victoria Goldfield (LVGF). One of the most important mining sites in Africa, Tanzania's LVGF holds several multi-million-ounce gold deposits and has ongoing operations by some of the …

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News Release - Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - August 18 th , 2025 – Norsemont Mining Inc. (CSE: NOM, OTCQB: NRRSF, FWB: LXZ1) (“ NOM ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that legendary mining investor Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner of McEwen Inc. (TSX: MUX, NYSE: MUX) led this strategic round and further to its news release dated August 1, 2025, it has closed the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement consisting of 2,320,000 units of the Company at CAD $0.60 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $1,392,000 (the “ Offering ”). …

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New York, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BNB Network Company (Nasdaq: BNC), the treasury management business of CEA Industries Inc., today announced another major milestone in its treasury strategy, with total holdings now reaching 325,000 BNB, an increase of 125,000 tokens from the initial purchase of 200,000, further solidifying its position as the world's largest BNB treasury.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Julie & Holleman LLP, a top-tier shareholder rights firm, is investigating the proposed acquisition of WideOpenWest, Inc. (NYSE: WOW) by its largest stockholder, private equity firm Crestview Partners, and investment firm DigitalBridge Investments, LLC. The law firm has already uncovered conflicts of interest and believes the $5.20 per share deal price is too low.

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PIRAEUS, Greece, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navios Maritime Partners L.P. ("Navios Partners") (NYSE:NMM) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 8:30 am ET, at which time Navios Partners' senior management will provide highlights and commentary on earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025.

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Oscar Health: Undervalued, But Not Without Risk — Neutral

OSCR   Seeking Alpha — August 18, 2025

Oscar Health is deeply undervalued but faces high short-term uncertainty due to ACA-specific risks and sector-wide negative catalysts. The expiration of ACA subsidies, adverse selection, and new legislation threaten enrollment and profitability, making Oscar more vulnerable than diversified peers. Despite near-term headwinds, Oscar is uniquely positioned for long-term growth, especially if ICHRA adoption improves the ACA risk pool.

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Charter Offers Senior Secured Notes — Neutral

CHTR   PRNewsWire — August 18, 2025

STAMFORD, Conn. , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (along with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC ("CCO") and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp. ("CCO Capital," and together with CCO, the "Issuers"), intend to offer senior secured fixed rate notes (the "Notes").

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The there major US indices all look a little on the sluggish side in premarket trading, as we are looking for some kind of momentum. This time of year, typically there has little in the way of volume, as most of the larger traders are away on vacation.

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Targa Resources Stock: Is It a Smart Hold in Today's Market? — Negative

TRGP   Zacks Investment Research — August 18, 2025

TRGP benefits from strong global LPG demand, fee-based revenues, tax advantages and Permian scale, but faces risks from overbuild, execution and competition.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SFPP announced the launch of a binding open season to solicit commitments to support a proposed expansion of the East Line portion of its system.

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NEW YORK , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS). Shareholders who purchased shares of HIMS during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment.

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NEW YORK , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO). Shareholders who purchased shares of NVO during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment.

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NEW YORK , Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP announces that it is investigating Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STOK) on behalf of the company's shareholders. The investigation seeks to determine whether Stoke Therapeutics's directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.

image for news SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STOK)